Flight slides off runway in Finland amid storm, no injuries
Helsinki, Dec 28 (IANS) A commercial aircraft carrying about 150 people slid off the runway while landing at Kittila Airport in Finland’s Lapland region amid stormy weather, Finnish airport operator Finavia said. The aircraft came to a stop in deep snow, and no injuries were reported, Finavia said on Saturday afternoon (local time). The operator […]
North Korea’s Kim logs most public appearances in nine years in 2025
Seoul, Dec 28 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made the most public appearances in nine years in 2025, as he increased diplomatic engagement and on-site supervision of the implementation of a five-year national development plan, data showed on Sunday. Kim’s public appearances, as reported by North Korea’s state media, totalled 118 as of the […]
Japan’s record defence budget plan sparks public concern
Tokyo, Dec 28 (IANS) The Japanese government has recently approved a draft budget for fiscal 2026, with defence spending set at about 9.04 trillion yen (about 58 billion US dollars), marking a new record high and sparking public concern. An editorial published on Saturday (local time) by Japan’s Shimbun Akahata noted that the country’s defence […]
South Korean President Lee set to spend first official day at Cheong Wa Dae after relocation
Seoul, Dec 28 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will mark his first official day at Cheong Wa Dae early this week after the presidential office was relocated back to the former presidential compound in central Seoul, officials said Sunday. Lee will begin work at Cheong Wa Dae on Monday, with the symbolic presidential […]
Nepal Telecom in eye of storm over NPR 5 billion deal linked to Chinese firm
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Nepal Telecom is in the eye of a storm over the placement of an NPR 5 billion order for a hi-tech billing system with a Chinese company that is seen as lacking in transparency and in violation of competitive bidding norms. The order, which is among Nepal Telecom’s most expensive […]
Anil Kapoor welcomes his friend Salman Khan to the 60s club
Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) Actor Anil Kapoor welcomed his friend Salman Khan to the 60s with a heartfelt post on social media. Reflecting on their friendship, which has stood the test of time, Anil penned on the photo-sharing app, “Our friendship has always been simple…sometimes we meet more when we’re working on a film together, […]
When Salman Khan spoke about fixing his mistakes
Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) Actress Tara Sharma Saluja is celebrating superstar Salman Khan’s birthday. On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a special video. The video shows Salman talking about being close to his family, and that is something that defines him as a person. In the video, the actress asked Salman, […]
Sanjay Dutt celebrates ‘bhaijaan’ Salman Khan’s 60th birthday: love you, god bless you
Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt is celebrating his bhaijaan, Salman Khan’s 60th birthday. On Saturday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a picture with the superstar. In the picture, the two can be seen smiling for the camera. The actor wrote in the caption, “Bhaijaan happy birthday and love you, […]
Saba Pataudi wishes Happy Anniversary to one of the most ‘iconic couples’ in history
Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) Saba Pataudi wished “one of the most iconic couples in history” her parents, Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, on their wedding anniversary on Saturday. Uploading some rare photos of the power couple on her IG, Saba called dad Mansoor her universe and mom Sharmila her Bengali influence. Her anniversary […]
Kim Kardashian opens up on surprising place where she pierced her ears
Los Angeles, Dec 27 (IANS) Reality star Kim Kardashian has opened up about having to re-pierce her ears at an unexpected store. On Friday, December 26 (Pacific Standard Time), Kardashian, 45, posted a TikTok highlighting her glam prep for the Kardashian-Jenner family’s Christmas Eve celebration. In the five-minute video, the mother of four said she […]
